245 entries under verb topic. ×

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exercise power(expression, control, determine, direct)
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force(control, determine, direct, rule)
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get the better of(expression, idiom, run, determine)
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have authority(expression, control, determine, direct)
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have power(expression, control, determine, direct)
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have the say(expression, idiom, control, keep)
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have upper hand(expression, idiom, control, run)
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helm(control, rule, lead, manage)
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hinder(control, determine, direct, rule)
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hold down(expression, control, run, maintain)
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hold office(expression, idiom, control, run)
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hold purse strings(expression, idiom, run, direct)
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hold sway(expression, control, run, determine)
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incline(control, run, determine, direct)
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inhibit(control, run, determine, direct)
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inspect(control, run, direct, manage)
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keep(control, run, rule, lead)
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keep an eye on(expression, idiom, control, run)
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keep under thumb(expression, idiom, control, run)
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lead by the nose(expression, idiom, control, run)
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